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The 15 Best Types of Pie You Should Know About

Aside from a traditional layer cake, pies are the most beloved desserts you could serve at family gatherings all year long. Summer is prime time for blueberry and strawberry pies, and creamy pumpkin pies, apple treats, and pecan confections make their way onto the table when fall rolls around. The world of pies is incredibly vast and spans every kind of flavor profile you can think of. To learn more about the dessert, read on for the different types of pie out there.

Custard Pie

A custard pie always consists of a filling made from milk or cream, sugar, and eggs or egg yolks — the building blocks of a traditional custard. An old-fashioned custard pie consists of just the basics — it has a white or beige color and a very creamy consistency. Today, ingredients like pumpkin purée or other fruit purées (think: pumpkin or sweet potato pie) or citrus juice (like key lime pie) are commonly added, too. Custard pies are usually made with pie dough or a crumb-based crust and are commonly baked. Custard pies are typically eaten at room temperature, although some people prefer them warm.